Sony Adds Firmware and Software Updates

Sony has just released some interesting new updates. The first is the latest version of their PlayMemories Mobile App, version 4.0, which they note adds faster connection speeds between your iOS or Android powered device and their Wi-Fi enabled cameras, along with a new "Quick Viewer" photo browsing feature.

They've also released new firmware updates to their Cyber-shot QX-series "Len-Style" cameras; the QX100 and QX10. More details on both updates can be seen below in the official Sony press release.

Get the new PlayMemories Mobile App for your smart device by using the following links:

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 18, 2013 -Sony
Electronics has announced plans for a software and firmware update
designed to improve the overall usability, speed and functionality of
the Cyber-shot QX100 and QX10 "Lens-style" Cameras.

SOFTWARE UPDATE

The software update for the PlayMemories Mobile™ application -
Version 4.0 - will work with all Sony Wi-Fi enabled
cameras in addition to the Cyber-shot QX series, and will be available
immediately in both Google Play™ and App Store™. The updated
application will feature:

·Embedded Photo Browser - A "Quick Viewer" photo browser has been added to the PlayMemories Mobile application, which will allow
for seamless navigation between shooting images and viewing images in playback mode. Sample screen shots below:

"Thumbnail View" is available for all images taken w/ the app:

Single image view by tapping on thumbnail:

·Improved Speed and Functionality
- The newest
version of the application will have improved connectivity speed when
linking to devices running the Apple iOS™ platform. More specifically,
connection start up time will be approximately
twice as fast compared to previous versions of the PlayMemories Mobile application.

Sony will be releasing another software update in Spring 2014 to improve connectivity speed with Android devices.

CAMERA FIRMWARE UPDATE

Additionally,
there will be a firmware update for QX cameras in January which will
add a variety of exciting capabilities including:

·Full HD Movie Recording (QX100 and QX10):
Both of the Cyber-shot QX Series cameras will have the ability to shoot
Full HD 1080p video (1920x1080@30p in MP4) after the firmware update.

·Shutter Priority ("S") Mode (QX100 only):
The Shutter Priority ("S") mode will be added to the QX100 camera to allow direct access control to shutter speed.

·Expanded ISO Shooting Range (QX100 and QX10):
Each of the
cameras will be able to shoot at higher ISO settings for greater
versatility in low-light conditions. The QX10 camera will be expanded
from max ISO 1600 to max ISO 3200. The QX100 camera
will be expanded from max ISO 3200 to max ISO 12800.